Canapés, dumplings and dessert inspired by the colour red

Posted by petra08 on November 2, 2014 · 11 Comments 

They say that all things comes in three and in this case it might be true. We have had three different lots of friends to come visit within a short period and it has been so much fun. We had some very late summer weather, really amazing for this time of the year still spotting … Continue reading →

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An American inspired dinner part II, steak and apple pie

Posted by petra08 on August 20, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

After our little break and some more wine it was time for the main course. The previous courses had been quite small but as we had more to come still we had more food to come so I didn’t want the main course to be too big, I hope there was enough but the plates … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Apples, Beef, Beetroot, Celery, Chilli, Dinner for friends, Egg, Fruit, Herbs, Meat, Potatoes, Recipe, Red, Rioja, Spirits, Spring onion, Starch, Sweet corn, Wine · Tagged with , ,

Cal Pep, a Barcelona institution

Posted by petra08 on April 24, 2013 · 2 Comments 

When I did my research, talking to people and reading up on it there  is one place that always comes up. Cal Pep. It was so consistent I had to put it on the top of my list for our visit. Last time I went to Barcelona I sort of just went, this time I … Continue reading →

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Salmon on my mind

Posted by petra08 on February 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

On Friday night I was so hungry I needed something quick and easy so I made a casserole from sausage and beans and a sprinkle of Joes smoked cheese. Not the most sophisticated dish but perfect weeknight food with a glass or two of red. I was thinking yesterday what I would want to eat … Continue reading →

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